eschewing back-breaking amplifiers for plug-and-play floorboard modelers from Fractal to Kemper, Blackstar has doubled down on tube amps by addressing weight issues, notching up powerful tone and adding advanced functionality with the release of their neatly trimmed St. James series of amplifiers. Debuting at the 2022 NAMM Show, with catchy phrases like “The weight is over” and “Let there be light,” much focus was directed over the models’ shockingly reduced weight, making their portability distinctly enticing. But we all know that’s not nearly enough, which is why with a new look, a
